Privacy Policy

Protecting Your Privacy in Our Global Mission

Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Data Protection

256-bit SSL encryption for all user data

Your Rights

Access, correct, or delete your personal information

Global Standards

Compliant with international data protection laws

1 Introduction

Blooming World International ('BLWI', 'we', 'us', or 'our') is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, visit our website (https://blwi.org), or interact with us in connection with our mission to empower communities through innovation.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personally identifiable information you may provide us through our services. This policy applies to all information collected through our services and any related services, sales, marketing, or events.

Our Mission Connection

As an organization contributing to 17 Sustainable Development Goals, we handle data with the same care we bring to community empowerment and innovation.

2 Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, and contact details when you create an account
  • Profile Information: Organization, role, interests, and professional background
  • Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and inquiries you send us
  • Payment Information: Billing details for donations or program participation (processed securely through third-party providers)
  • Demographic Information: Age, location, and professional sector for program tailoring

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Location Data: General geographic location (country/city level) for analytics
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As described in Section 5

Special Category Data

In our work with educational programs, maternal health, and community development, we may collect sensitive data with explicit consent. This includes:

  • Health-related data for nutrition and maternal health programs
  • Educational background for skills development initiatives
  • Demographic data for program impact assessment

We only collect sensitive data with explicit consent and for specific, legitimate purposes aligned with our mission.

3 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

To provide, maintain, and improve our services and programs

Community Impact

To measure and report on program effectiveness and community impact

Communication

To send updates, newsletters, and information about our initiatives

Security & Compliance

To protect our services, users, and comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis: We process your personal information based on: (1) Your consent; (2) Performance of a contract; (3) Compliance with legal obligations; (4) Legitimate interests in advancing our mission and improving our services.

4 How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

A

Service Providers

With trusted third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and payment processing. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

B

Research & Partnerships

With academic institutions and partner organizations for research purposes, always in anonymized or aggregated form to protect individual privacy.

C

Legal Requirements

When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. We will notify you when legally permitted to do so.

D

With Your Consent

For any other purpose disclosed to you with your explicit consent.

We Do Not Sell Your Data

Blooming World International does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Any data sharing is strictly limited to advancing our mission of empowering communities through innovation.

5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you, including to serve interest-based advertising.

Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Required for basic site functionality and security Session
Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors interact with our site Up to 2 years
Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences Up to 1 year

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

6 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Encryption

256-bit SSL encryption for all data in transit and at rest

Access Controls

Strict role-based access controls and authentication protocols

Regular Audits

Regular security assessments and penetration testing

Data Retention

Limited data retention periods aligned with our mission needs

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

7 Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Portability

Request access to and receive a copy of your personal data

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances

Restriction & Objection

Restrict or object to processing of your personal data

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@blwi.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8 Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us.

Youth Programs

For our educational programs involving minors (such as early childhood education initiatives), we collect data only with explicit parental consent and implement additional safeguards to protect children's privacy.

9 International Data Transfers

As an international organization working across multiple countries, we may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Data processing agreements with service providers
  • Implementation of security measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the data

Our Global Reach

With operations serving 500,000 farming families in Sub-Saharan Africa and contributing to Sustainable Development Goals worldwide, we implement privacy protections that meet or exceed international standards.

10 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the 'Last Updated' date. We will also provide more prominent notice for significant changes, such as email notifications or banner notices on our website.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer

privacy@blwi.org
Contact information available on website

Mailing Address

Blooming World International

Attention: Data Protection Officer

Mailing address available on https://blwi.org

Your Privacy Matters

At Blooming World International, we believe that protecting privacy is fundamental to building trust and empowering communities. Your trust enables us to continue our mission of innovation and sustainable development.